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Veteran Survives Self-Inflicted Gunshot, Shares Story to Encourage Mental Health Awareness

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Joshua Duncan, a 26-year-old former soldier from Arizona, survived a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the face, an act he described as a “split-second decision” that he instantly regretted. Duncan, who was discharged from the US Army after two years due to a series of minor infractions, fell into a deep depression but never contemplated suicide. In November 2022, Duncan impulsively grabbed a firearm from under his bed and shot himself. He described the immediate aftermath …

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Loyal Dog Stays by Deceased Colorado Hiker’s Side for Months

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In a tragic incident, a Colorado hiker who disappeared in August was discovered dead last month on a challenging peak in the Rocky Mountains. However, his Jack Russell terrier, Finny, remarkably survived and remained by his deceased owner’s side for months. The hiker, 71-year-old Rich Moore from Pagosa Spring, Colorado, had embarked on a hike up the 12,500-foot mountain on August 19 but never returned. Search-and-rescue teams were deployed, scouring the forests below the peak …

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Motorcyclist Found In Ditch After Missing for Three Days

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A motorcyclist from Tennessee, who disappeared while on his way to collect breakfast from McDonald’s, managed to survive for almost three days in a ditch after he swerved off the road. The incident occurred less than a mile from his residence. The 27-year-old, Taylor Boyle, was found by a group of his dedicated friends on Tuesday, concealed under trees and shrubs at the base of a 15-foot embankment in Heiskell, a community approximately 12 miles …

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